💛 Impact On Fishing Flashcards
was fishing an important industry for pre war scotland?
🐟 yes 🐟
fishing industry pre war employment numbers
32,500 men +
what did the navy do during the war? 🐟
took over many fishing vessels for patrols and minesweeping
what allowed fishy men to continue with their jobs until they were needed by the navy?
The Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve
why did east coast fishing face hard times?
North Sea initially nearly totally closed to fishing
what happened to the Firth of Clyde
fishing banned
post war, which old export markets were gone?
Germany Russia
why were some restrictions on fishing lifted?
food supply was scarce
what was the problem when restrictions were lifted
many boats and crew serving in the navy
problems post war?
fuel costs risen and boat compensation not really enough to repair and equipt
